Butter Calculator - How Much is a Stick of Butter?
Free butter calculator to convert between sticks of butter, cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, grams, ounces, pounds, and milliliters. Perfect for baking, cooking, and recipe conversions. Never wonder "how much is a stick of butter" again!
Last updated: January 23, 2026
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Conversion Formula:
1 stick = 0.5 cup = 8 tablespoons = 24 teaspoons = 113 grams = 4 ounces = 0.25 pounds ≈ 118.29 ml
Enter a value in any field to convert to all other butter measurements. Conversions update automatically as you type.
What is Butter?
Butter is a dairy product made by churning milk or cream. During the churning process, the liquid part (buttermilk) separates from the solid fat, creating the rich, creamy spread we know as butter. Butter is one of the most concentrated forms of milk, containing primarily fat and proteins.
While butter is most commonly made from cow's milk, you can also find butter made from goat's, sheep's, buffalo's, or even yak's milk. The unique flavor of butter comes from over 120 chemical compounds, with five key contributors: fatty acids, lactones, methyl ketones, diacetyl, and dimethyl sulphide.
Butter Fat Content Standards
- US Butter: Must contain at least 80% fat
- European Butter: Must contain at least 82% fat
- Higher fat content results in richer flavor and flakier pastries
- European butter is typically more yellow due to higher fat content
How Much is a Stick of Butter?
In the United States and Canada, butter is primarily sold in 1 lb or 0.5 lb packages (227-454g), which are split evenly into sticks. Each stick weighs 110-113 grams and is wrapped separately for convenience.
The "stick of butter" measurement is unique to North America and can confuse chefs and bakers from other regions. If you're following international recipes or need to convert between different measurement systems, our butter calculator makes it easy to convert between sticks, cups, tablespoons, grams, and other units.
1 stick = 0.5 cup = 8 tablespoons = 24 teaspoons = 113 grams = 4 ounces = 0.25 pounds ≈ 118.29 mlThis conversion is consistent for all US butter packaging. The wrapper typically has markings showing tablespoon measurements for easy cutting.
How to Use the Butter Calculator
Using our butter calculator is simple and intuitive. Whether you need to convert tablespoons to grams, ounces to teaspoons, or express a stick of butter in cups, the calculator handles all conversions instantly.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Enter the amount of butter you have in any field (sticks, cups, tablespoons, etc.)
- The calculator automatically converts to all other measurements in real-time
- All conversions update as you type, so you see results immediately
- You can enter values in any unit - the calculator handles bidirectional conversion
Common Conversion Examples
Recipe calls for 1/4 cup butter
Equals: 4 tablespoons, 0.5 stick, or 56.5 grams
Recipe calls for 100 grams butter
Equals: 0.88 stick, 0.44 cup, or 7 tablespoons
Butter Measurement Tips for Baking
For shortbread and tart crusts, use well-chilled butter directly from the fridge. Warm butter won't form a proper crust and may cause the dough to flow in the oven. Always use cold butter for flaky pastry recipes.
For frying, clarified butter is best. It has a higher smoke point (252°C/486°F) compared to regular butter (150°C/302°F), so it won't burn as easily. Clarified butter removes most water and protein particles, leaving pure fat.
When creaming butter for recipes, keep the mixer at a relatively low speed. High speed will overheat the butter and can cause it to lose its emulsion, affecting the final texture of your baked goods.
If replacing vegetable oil with butter, use our oil to butter calculator. When replacing butter with margarine, ensure it states "Suitable for baking" to avoid recipe failures.
Butter Calculator Examples
Input: 3 sticks
Result:
- 1.5 cups
- 24 tablespoons
- 72 teaspoons
- 339 grams
- 12 ounces
Input: 226 grams
Result:
- 2 sticks
- 1 cup
- 16 tablespoons
- 48 teaspoons
- 8 ounces
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